1999 4Runner gear problem

I expect the selectors are worn. As far as I know the only cure is to replace them in the gear box. I may be wrong but I am sure someone will put me right if I am.

Didn't you just ask the exact same question in a.a.t?

Same answer as you got over there - if the vehicle has high mileage, there are a few nylon bushings in the shift tower linkage that wear out. Cheap to replace, but a bit of work to get to them.

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Thank you for your replies... the mileage is 135000, so yeah, it is a little high.. Does anyone how much a job like this would cost at the dealership?

Thanks again..

-Joe.

Not so bad, I'd imagine. On my 2WD Tacoma it was an hours' work and $20 in parts. This at 125K on the odometer, reinforcing the diagnosis I might add.

Seems to me the main difficulty with leaving it to the dealership is some are unscrupulous and would want to replace or rebuild the trans.